Key Points
- MeitY constitutes expert committee to advise India's AI governance body
- TPEC includes professors from IIT Madras and IIT Gandhinagar as members
- Committee will track global AI developments and identify regulatory gaps
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has constituted a standing expert committee to advise India’s newly formed AI governance body on policy, regulation and international engagement. The Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC), announced on 13 April 2026, will provide technical and strategic inputs to the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG).
The committee brings together academic researchers, industry representatives and digital policy specialists to support the government’s AI regulatory framework. AIGEG, which sets the strategic direction for AI policy across government, will rely on TPEC for subject matter expertise on emerging technologies and their governance implications.
For Indian users, developers and businesses working with artificial intelligence, the committee’s work will shape how AI systems are regulated, what compliance requirements apply and how India positions itself in global AI governance discussions.
The Secretary of MeitY will chair the TPEC. The committee includes Prof. B. Ravindran from IIT Madras and Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, as members. Representatives from three industry bodies will also serve on the panel: the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and the Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT).
This composition balances academic expertise with industry perspective. IIT Madras and IIT Gandhinagar both run significant AI research programmes, while Nasscom, DSCI and MAIT represent the technology industry, data security sector and hardware manufacturers respectively.
What the committee will do
According to the MeitY notification, TPEC’s terms of reference include several specific functions. The committee will brief AIGEG on matters of national importance relating to AI policy and governance. It will provide inputs on new and emerging AI capabilities as the technology evolves.
The panel is also tasked with identifying potential risks from AI systems and spotting gaps in existing regulations. It will track global developments in AI policy, including regulatory approaches adopted by other countries and multilateral bodies.
On international engagement, TPEC will provide inputs for India’s diplomatic positions on AI governance in forums such as the G20, the Global Partnership on AI and bilateral technology dialogues.
India’s AI governance architecture now operates through two connected bodies. AIGEG, the decision-making body, coordinates policy across government ministries and sets strategic direction. TPEC, the advisory body, translates technical developments and policy options into actionable recommendations for AIGEG.
The AI Governance Guidelines, which established this framework, require TPEC to ensure that governance decisions reflect current technological realities rather than outdated assumptions. The committee must also consider India’s specific social, economic and strategic context when drawing from global practices.
This institutional design separates policy coordination from technical expertise. AIGEG members, who include senior officials from multiple ministries, can draw on TPEC’s specialist knowledge without needing to develop that expertise internally.
Nasscom, DSCI and MAIT on the board
The inclusion of Nasscom, DSCI and MAIT gives the technology industry a formal channel to provide inputs on AI governance. Nasscom represents India’s software and services sector, DSCI focuses on data protection and cybersecurity, and MAIT represents electronics and IT hardware manufacturers.
This structure means that companies developing or deploying AI systems in India will have industry associations present when technical and policy questions are discussed. However, the committee remains advisory; final decisions rest with AIGEG and the relevant ministries.
The notification, issued with the approval of the Minister for Electronics and IT, makes the committee operational immediately. TPEC’s first meetings and specific work priorities have not yet been announced. The committee’s recommendations will feed into AIGEG’s ongoing work on AI policy and any future regulatory measures the government may introduce.
Your Questions, Answered
What is the Technology and Policy Expert Committee?
TPEC is an advisory body constituted by MeitY to provide technical, policy and strategic expertise to India's AI Governance and Economic Group. It includes academics from IIT Madras and IIT Gandhinagar, plus representatives from Nasscom, DSCI and MAIT.
What will TPEC do for AI governance in India?
The committee will brief AIGEG on AI policy matters, track global regulatory developments, identify risks and gaps in existing rules, and provide inputs for India's international AI governance engagements.
Who are the members of TPEC?
The Secretary of MeitY chairs the committee. Members include Prof. B. Ravindran from IIT Madras, Prof. Rajat Moona from IIT Gandhinagar, and representatives from Nasscom, DSCI and MAIT.
How does TPEC differ from AIGEG?
AIGEG is the decision-making body that coordinates AI policy across government. TPEC is the advisory body that provides AIGEG with technical expertise and policy analysis to inform those decisions.
